Damn, but, you're awesome. Would love to know someone like you.

I'm completely with you on this one. I had really really long hair at my mother's behest until I cut it to my shoulders for high school. While I enjoyed that, it wasn't perfect, and I recently cut it very, very short and I've never been happier. I took one big step toward making my exterior match how I feel on the interior. But I get all the same feedback from my mom that you seem to be getting. My friends go both ways. I'm completely with you, and I'm glad I'm not the only one.

Wow, you're pretty darn cool. But then again, I'm also from Chicago and do unhealthy amounts of Model UN. I think you have a great outlook on life. (Was your picture taken in Regenstein?)